NBA Legend Questions New York Jets Star Aaron Rodgers

Paul Pierce spoke about New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) stands on the field during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history.

However, the 40-year-old is coming off a significant injury and is currently playing for a New York Jets franchise that has been unable to make the NFL playoffs since 2011.

On Monday evening, the Jets had a tough showing when they lost their first game of the season to the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 32-19 (in California).

Via New York Daily News: "Monday night marked the return of Aaron Rodgers, who tore his Achilles nearly a year ago during his Jets debut.

It was not a Hollywood return for Rodgers as the 49ers rolled past the Jets, 32-19."

Monday night marked the return of Aaron Rodgers, who tore his Achilles nearly a year ago during his Jets debut.

It was not a Hollywood return for Rodgers as the 49ers rolled past the Jets, 32-19. @antwanstaley https://t.co/GqABdPrNbF

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) September 10, 2024

Following the game, NBA legend Paul Pierce spoke honestly about Rodgers (via FS1's Speak).

Pierce: "Aaron concerns me. He just does. Forty years old and an Achilles injury... And a guy, I'm not sure how heavily invested he's really into the team... Unexcused absences and we're talking about winning a Super Bowl?"

The Jets had a rough start last night against the 49ers but will they get better? Somebody at the desk believes so BUT someone else believes they don't have a winning culture. Find out who! 👀 pic.twitter.com/jag5jD1vg2

— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) September 10, 2024

Rodgers spent the first 18 seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers.

In that span, he won one Super Bowl, four MVP Awards and made ten Pro Bowls.

The Jets will return to action next Sunday when they visit the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

.@AaronRodgers12 ➡️ @AllenLazard

Up Next: #NYJvsTEN Sunday at 1pm on CBS pic.twitter.com/StjCuUYAvt

— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 10, 2024

As for Pierce, he is one of the greatest NBA players of all time.

The ten-time All-Star played 19 seasons for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers.

He retired following the 2016-17 season.

February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Paul Pierce is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images